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V210 YFW

2000 Volkswagen Lupo

Green Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2017
Tests20 (10 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

146,635 mi
Last recorded146,635 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2018
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Lupo69,330 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV210 YFW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLupo
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

10 pass 10 fail
Fail 6 Mar 2018 146,635 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened heavily corroded (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front steering inner rods have slight movement

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 20 Dec 2016 141,057 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 16 Dec 2016 141,057 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 2 Nov 2015 137,701 miles

Engine oil leak

Offside F/O/Side body damage

Fail 2 Nov 2015 137,701 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 155/70x13 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Engine oil leak

Offside F/O/Side body damage

Pass 24 Nov 2014 135,471 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 19 Nov 2014 135,467 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 30 Sep 2013 131,902 miles

Oil leak

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 31 Jul 2012 125,501 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2012 125,501 miles

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

N/S/R tyre slightly out of shape

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 16 May 2011 116,623 miles
Fail 12 May 2011 116,623 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Jun 2010 111,018 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2010 111,018 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 5 Nov 2008 104,998 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2008 104,996 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

oil leak from gear box

Pass 11 May 2007 92,756 miles
Fail 11 May 2007 92,756 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Mar 2006 75,122 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2006 75,122 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Lupo?

Based on 505,381 MOT tests across 29,587 vehicles.

72.9%
Pass Rate
4,435
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
29,587
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 17,119
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 11,194
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 9,807
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 9,803
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 8,750
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V210 YFW is a 2000 Volkswagen Lupo in Green with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 2000 Volkswagen Lupo models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.6% with a typical mileage of 69,330 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Lupo fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 17,119 recorded failures. If you're considering buying V210 YFW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Lupo typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 26 years old, this Volkswagen Lupo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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V210 YFW is a 2000 Volkswagen Lupo, first registered on 20 January 2000.

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